Samsung HC-P5256W Owner's Instructions Manual

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400 Valley Road, Suite 201
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Mississauga, Ontario
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HC-P5256W
BP68-00334A-00
PROJECTION TELEVISION
Owner's
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Instructions
This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

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  • Page 1 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca BP68-00334A-00 HC-P5256W PROJECTION TELEVISION Owner’s √ Instructions This device is a Class B digital apparatus.
  • Page 2 The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary...
  • Page 3: A Guide To Digital Tv

    A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television).
  • Page 4 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs.
  • Page 5 Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a VCR ... Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV ... Connecting a Camcorder ... Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)... Connecting to Y, P Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks ...
  • Page 7 Reminded Viewing List... To view the Reminder List ... To remove the scheduled programs ... Customizing Your Remote Control ... Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player) ... Remote Control Codes ... Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Identifying Problems ...
  • Page 8: List Of Features

    • AV network system (Anynet) that enables you to easily control Samsung audio-video (AV) devices from this TV. • CableCARD slot Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control (BP59-00060A)/...
  • Page 9: Familiarizing Yourself With Your New Tv

    O U R Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off.
  • Page 10: Connection Jacks (Side)

    O U R Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. For information on connecting equipment, see pages 18~22. ΠVIDEO Input Connect the video signal from a camcorder or video game.
  • Page 11: Connection Jacks (Rear)

    O U R Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 18~22. ΠANTENNA terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    O U R Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box and Samsung Set-top boxes.
  • Page 13 O U R Remote Control (continued) ˛ STILL (Main) Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. ◊ ASPECT Press to change the picture size. ± DNIe Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine).
  • Page 14: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 15. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300- ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. Place the wires from the...
  • Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
  • Page 16: Connecting Cable Tv

    Cable without a Cable Box If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box: Plug the incoming cable into the “Cable IN” or “Air IN”...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles Some Channels

    Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) œ...
  • Page 18: Connecting Cablecard

    These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 14~17). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT (L, R)”...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Dvd Player Or Dtv Set-Top Box (480I, 480P, 720P, 1080I)

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player or DTV Set-Top Box to your TV. Connecting to Y, P Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)”...
  • Page 21: Connecting A Digital Tv Set-Top Box

    Top Box. Notes • The DVI INPUT jack is not compatible with the picture signal of a personal computer. • Use a DVI 25-pin cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the TV with a DTV decoder. English - 21...
  • Page 22: Connecting A Digital Audio System

    • OPTICAL: converts the electric signal into an optical light signal, and transmits it through glass fibers. A transmission system of digital audio in the form of a light wave, S/PDIF format using a glass conductor.
  • Page 23: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the back cover all the way out to open the battery compartment of the remote control. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover.
  • Page 24: Turning The Tv On And Off

    When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting. Note : The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time. Press the POWER button on the remote control.
  • Page 25 “Select your time zone in which your live” menu is automatically displayed. Press the L or M button Select your time zone in which you live. to highlight the time zone for your local area (and to move the highlight to the...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Screen Automatically (Self Focus)

    • Changing channels and any other signal changes will pause the self focus until a stable signal has returned. It resumes after the signal has been stabilized. This feature will not work without a signal • Ambient light that is too bright may affect the self focus. If this occurs, darken the environment and try again.
  • Page 27: Deactivating The Automatic Execution Of The Self Focus

    Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Once set, the “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality, the “Self Focus”...
  • Page 28: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    Press the EXIT button to exit. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Press the INFO button on AIR 13 the remote control. The TV displays the current...
  • Page 29: Selecting A Menu Language

    ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Selecting the Antenna Input You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (AIR or CABLE). Press the ANTENNA button, then press the ANTENNA button repeatedly to select “AIR”...
  • Page 30: Memorizing The Channels

    Selecting the Video Signal Source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Channel”, then...
  • Page 31: Storing Channels In Memory

    Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process. Press the EXIT button to exit. • All available DTV and analog channels are automatically stored in memory when channels are selected by the direct tuning function. Auto Program...
  • Page 32: Adding And Erasing Channels

    P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 33: Changing Channels

    “7”, then “-”, then “2” and you will see as left. Note • HD indicates the TV is receiving a Digital High Definition signal. SD indicates the TV is receiving a Analog standard definition signal. Using the Previous Channel Press the PRE-CH button.
  • Page 34: Selecting Your Favorite Channels

    P E R AT I O N Selecting Your Favorite Channels You can store of your favorite channels for each available input source (such as TV and CATV). Then, when you press the FAV.CH button on the remote control, the TV displays only the favorite channels you previously stored, allowing you to quickly and easily find frequently watched channels.
  • Page 35: Labeling The Channels

    Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of five fields, where each field is a letter, a number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number.
  • Page 36: Viewing The Channel Lists

    P E R AT I O N Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels or your favorite channels. Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 37: Picture Control

    P E R AT I O N Picture Control You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, and “Tint” according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See next page.) Customizing the Picture Press the MENU button.
  • Page 38: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
  • Page 39: Sound Control

    P E R AT I O N Sound Control Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button.
  • Page 40: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom,”...
  • Page 41: Setting The Clock

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU button.
  • Page 42: Option 2: Setting The Clock Automatically

    P E R AT I O N Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 43: Viewing An External Signal Source

    P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button.
  • Page 44: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External input mode Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Press the L or M button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button...
  • Page 45: Fine Tuning Analog Channels

    E AT U R E S Analog Fine Tuning Analog Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’ s tuner if you have difficulty tuning analog channels. Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Channel”, then...
  • Page 46: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.
  • Page 47: Changing The Screen Size

    • Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. • Zoom1 : Magnifies the size of the picture on the screen. • Zoom2 : Expands the Zoom1 format picture.
  • Page 48: Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)

    • On : Switches on the DNIe mode. • Off : Switches off the DNIe mode. • Demo : The picture before applying DNIe appears on the right and the picture after applying DNIe appears on the left. Picture √...
  • Page 49: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    PIP. • This feature doesn’t work when the “V-Chip” is active. • If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, the mode will return to normal video. Picture √...
  • Page 50: Selecting A Signal Source (External A/V) For Pip

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Press the … or † button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. If you have not connected any equipment to the TV’s input jacks, the signal from these inputs will not appear.
  • Page 51: Changing The Position Of The Sub Picture

    ENTER button. Changing the Channel of the Sub picture After you set the signal source (antenna or cable) for the sub picture, it is easy to change channels. Press the … or † button to select “Channel”, then press...
  • Page 52: Setting The Srs Tsxt

    E AT U R E S Setting the SRS TSXT TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. Trusurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers.
  • Page 53: Auto Volume

    “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
  • Page 54: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Digital

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Digital The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional “multitracks” depends upon the program.
  • Page 55: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog

    Press the MTS button on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the settings. • Choose “Mono” for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. • Choose “Stereo” for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.
  • Page 56: Choosing A Digital Sound Format

    Choosing a Digital Sound Format Digital Digital sound can be output from the rear-panel connector on your TV. The digital sound output is optical connector labeled “Optical Out” After connecting an optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission format (Dolby or PCM, as appropriate to your digital audio component).
  • Page 57: Setting The On/Off Melody

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press...
  • Page 58: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On Timer”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 59: Setting The Sleep Timer

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 60: Using The V-Chip (Usa)

    Using the V-Chip (USA) Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary).
  • Page 61: How To Enable/Disable The Rating Controls

    Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Press the number buttons to enter your current 4-digit pin number.
  • Page 62: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The "Tv Parental Guidelines

    “TV-G” through “TV-MA” (everybody else). • The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV parental guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See page 64) Setup √...
  • Page 63: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Movie Ratings

    The Movie rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the Rating Control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 64: Important Notes About Parental Locks

    (i.e., “group 1” or “group 2”). Suppose that the TV-G rating and all of its contents (V, S, L, and D) are locked. In that case, more restrictive ratings (TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA) and all of their contents (V, S, L, and D) are automatically locked as well.
  • Page 65: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions Analog (On-Screen Text Messages) The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) Press the MENU button.
  • Page 66: Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Digital (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 67 This option consists of “Default”, “Small”, “Standard” and “Large”. The default is “Standard”. Font Style This option consists of “Default”, “Style0 ~ Style 7”. You can change the font you want. The default is “Style 0”. Foreground Color This option consists of “Default”, “White”, “Black”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”...
  • Page 68: Menu Translucency Level

    Initial setting is “861B”. If you experience not aligned screen image center when the “DVI INPUT” jack on the rear of your TV is used for external device, switch the setting to “SMPTE”. This feature only works when the external source is set to “DVI”. Refer to the “Viewing an External Signal Source”...
  • Page 69: Setting The Function Help

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 70: Electronic Program Guide

    The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the EPG. (The availability and the amount of program details will vary depending on the broadcaster.) Today Air3...
  • Page 71: Using The Electronic Program Guide

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the Electronic Program Guide Press the MENU button. Press the L or M button to select “Guide”, then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button to select “Default...
  • Page 72: Viewing Information About A Single Channel

    Press the Blue button or EXIT button to exit. Notes: • You can also view information about a single channel by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. (The EPG should be pre-set in Mini Guide mode.) • Press the INFO button on the remote control to view the program information for the current channel.
  • Page 73: Viewing Information About Channels

    Notes: • Displays the program times in two hour segments. • Displays the current date and time on the top right of the screen. • The current time displayed on the program information is subject to the time information sent from the broadcasting station, so it may differ from the actual time.
  • Page 74: Reminder List

    Reminder List Reminded Viewing List If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.
  • Page 75: To View The Reminder List

    Press the L or M button to select “Reminder List”, then press the ENTER button. To remove the scheduled programs Press the L or M button to select a program to be removed, then press the ENTER button. To remove all programs, press the √...
  • Page 76: Customizing Your Remote Control

    • When your remote is in the TV mode, the VCR (or DVD player) control buttons (REW, STOP, PLAY/PAUSE and FF) will still operate your VCR (or DVD player). • When your remote control is in the STB, VCR, CABLE or DVD mode, the volume buttons still control your TV’ s volume.
  • Page 77: Remote Control Codes

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes English - 77...
  • Page 78: Identifying Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.
  • Page 79: Appendix

    Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may...

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